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Integumentary System

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What is Acne? Inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin.
A term used for measles refer to? Rubeola
Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply is known as? Gangrene
What is herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)? An infection caused by herpes virus marked by eruption of vesicles around the mouth and nose.
What is herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)? Sexually transmitted, ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa.
What is the thickened area of the epidermis? keratosis
The chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the skin and other tissues is known as? lupus
Malignant neoplasm composed of melanocytes is best known as? Melanoma
When inflammation of the fingernail or toenail occurs, it is called? Onychia
Inherited skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches is known as pediculosis pubis, True or False? False, correct answer is psoriasis.
Removal of an entire lesion refers to? excisional biopsy
Removal of a selected portion of a lesion is known as? incisional biopsy
What is a skin test used for? A skin test determines the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into the skin.
How does a scratch test work? A substance being applied to the skin through a scratch.
When a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth is commonly called? A patch test
A curette is used for? a debridement
What is a curette? A spoon-like cutting instrument
What happens when a skin graft occurs? A transfer of skin from one body site to another.
Ultraviolet therapy occurs when? The use of ultraviolet light to promote healing of a skin lesion
What inhibits the growth of microorganisms? antibiotics
the drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi is known as? antifungal
A drug that blocks the effects of histamine in the body is known as? Antihistamine
What is an anti-inflammatory? A drug that reduces inflammation (swelling)
How can you relieve itching? Using an antipuritic drug
Name an agent that inhibits the growth of infectious microorganisms. antiseptic
What is BCC? basal cell carcinoma
C&S refers to? Culture and sensitivity
What is human immunodeficiency virus known as? HIV
what is a Sig? a label; instruction to the patien
The deficiency of hair is commonly known as Alopecia
Comedones is the plural name for Comendone, True or False? True
A comedo is above the skin surface with a white center, True or False? False, correct answer is below
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